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BRAND NAMES. EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its bicycle components to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after original purchase of the product. SRAM warrants all Zipp MOTO Wheels and Rims to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the lifetime of the product.
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SAFETY FIRST! We care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing RockShox products. Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!
TABLE OF CONTENTS ROCKSHOX SERVICE ......................................5 PART PREPARATION ..............................................5 SERVICE PROCEDURES ..............................................5 MODEL CODE IDENTIFICATION ..........................................6 RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ........................................6 RECORD YOUR SETTINGS ............................................6 TORQUE VALUES ................................................6 IFP DEPTH...................................................6 COMPREHENSIVE PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES LIST ................................... 7 EXPLODED VIEW .........................................8 EXPLODED VIEW - BEARING MOUNT ................................10 SHOCK EYELET SERVICE ....................................11 MOUNTING HARDWARE AND BUSHING SERVICE .....................................
Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Your product's appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication. For recycling and environmental compliance information, please visit www.sram.com/company/environment. P a r t P r e p a r a t i o n Remove the component from the bicycle before service.
To identify the model code, locate the serial number on the product and enter it into the Search by Model Name or Serial Number field at www.sram.com/service. R e c o m m e n d e d S e r v i c e I n t e r v a l s Regular service is required to keep your RockShox product working at peak performance.
E x p l o d e d V i e w Spring Check Piston Nut Body Eyelet Bottom Post Bushing Compression Valve (Ultimate DH, Select) Check Piston Compression Lever (Ultimate, Select +) Preload Adjuster Main Piston IFP Reservoir Top Out Plate Damper Body (Internal Floating Piston)
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Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH Super Deluxe Coil Select+ Super Deluxe Coil Select...
S h o c k E y e l e t S e r v i c e M o u n t i n g H a r d w a r e a n d B u s h i n g S e r v i c e Prior to servicing the rear shock, remove it from the bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions.
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Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the push pin rests against the bushing pin. Thread the large, open end of the catcher along the rod until it rests on the end spacer. Hold the catcher secure with a 13 mm open end or adjustable wrench. Use a second 13 mm or adjustable wrench to thread the push pin along the rod until it stops against the end spacer.
E y e l e t B u s h i n g R e m o v a l To replace damaged or worn out bushings, use the RockShox rear shock bushing removal/installation tool. Insert the threaded rod through the shaft eyelet until the base of the push pin rests against the bushing.
E y e l e t B u s h i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n Apply a light layer of grease to the outside of the new bushing. Position the shaft eyelet and eyelet bushing between the soft jaws of a vise.
B e a r i n g M o u n t S e r v i c e Replace the bearings if they are not spinning freely, or if they are making a creaking noise. P a r t s , T o o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s Parts Common Tools •...
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Turn the shock over and place the punch against the back of the other bearing, and tap out the bearing. Punch Hammer Clean the bearing bores. Bearing Removal...
B e a r i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n Install a new bearing into one bearing bore, then clamp the eyelet and bearing into a vise with soft jaws. Press the bearing into the bearing bore until it is flush with the eyelet.
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Remove the shock from the vise. The bearings should sit approximately 1 mm below the outer edge of the bearing bore. Install dust covers before installing the shock on the bicycle. Bearing Installation...
• RockShox IFP Height Tool - Super Deluxe Coil • RockShox IFP Removal Tool - Super Deluxe Coil • RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Compression Tools ⚠ WARNI NG Before disassembly or service of any air system, remove the air pressure from all air chambers and remove the air valve cores.
S p r i n g R e m o v a l To record your adjustment settings, turn the rebound knob counter-clockwise until it stops (full fast), while counting the number of detent clicks. This will assist you with post-service set up. All shocks: Turn the HBO adjuster counter-clockwise to the fully opened position.
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Turn the preload adjuster counter-clockwise until there is a large gap between it and the spring. Remove the spring retainer and spring. Spring Removal...
D a m p e r a n d I F P S e r v i c e Clamp the body eyelet into the vise. Remove the IFP reservoir valve cap. Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure from the IFP reservoir. ⚠...
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Remove the retaining ring from the IFP reservoir. ⚠ CAUTI ON - EYE HAZARD The retaining ring can eject rapidly as it is removed. Wear safety glasses. Do not scratch the inside of the IFP reservoir. Remove the IFP reservoir cap from the IFP reservoir. Pick Remove the IFP reservoir cap o-ring.
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Use the IFP removal tool to pull the IFP from the reservoir. IFP Removal Tool Move the bottom out bumper away from the sealhead. Loosen and slowly remove the shaft assembly from the damper body. NOTI CE Hold the Counter Measure wrench in place with your hand as you turn the sealhead to prevent damage to the sealhead wrench flats.
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Clamp the shaft eyelet into the vise. Remove the check piston nut. 8 mm Slide the two upper shims, the check piston, and the two lower shims off the shaft and onto a small hex wrench or pick. NOTI CE Keep the piston assembly parts in the order they were removed.
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Remove the bottom post. Slide the upper shim stack, main piston, lower shim stack, and topout plate off the shaft and onto a small hex wrench or pick. NOTI CE Keep the piston assembly parts in the order they were removed. Do no separate any parts from the piston assembly.
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Use a 2 mm hex wrench to remove the bleed screw from the sealhead. 2 mm Use a 1.5 mm guide pin to push the nylon compression ball out of the back of the seal head through the bleed port. Discard the compression ball.
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Apply grease to the o-ring, bushing, and into the cavity of the wiper seal. Title Case Insert the Counter Measure spring into the sealhead. Place a 19 mm socket over the spring. Press down on the socket until the spring snaps into the sealhead. 19 mm Remove the bottom out bumper from the shaft.
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Apply Loctite to the first 3 threads of the damper shaft. Loctite 2760 Threadlocker (Red) Install the sealhead assembly onto the damper shaft. Install the top out plate onto the damper shaft. Install the compression shim stack, top out plate, and check shim stack onto the damper shaft.
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Thread the bottom post onto the damper shaft and tighten to 8 N·m (75 in-lbs). 12 mm 8 N·m (75 in-lbs) Install the check piston assembly onto the damper shaft. Align the shim stack on top of the main piston. Note: the cutouts on the check plate must face the main piston for the Hydraulic Bottom Out feature to function properly.
I F P R e s e r v o i r S e r v i c e Clamp the body eyelet into the vise. Pour suspension oil into the IFP reservoir until it is level with the top of the IFP reservoir.
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Remove the IFP o-ring and clean the IFP. Apply grease to the new o-ring and install it onto the IFP. Install the IFP into the damper body with the inset side visible. Use a metric caliper or ruler to push the IFP into the reservoir to a depth of 20 mm.
S u p e r D e l u x e C o i l A s s e m b l y a n d B l e e d Thread the outer compression tool onto the inner compression tool until the ends are flush.
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Place your thumb on the IFP to prevent it from moving, then slowly install the shaft assembly into the damper body until the threads of the sealhead contact the damper body. Oil will overflow from the damper body. Place a shop towel below the shock.
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Remove the IFP bleed screw. Place a shop towel around the IFP reservoir to catch oil overflow. Insert a small hex wrench through the slot next to the 41 or 35 mm mark on the IFP Height Tool, depending on your shock stroke. Use the IFP bleed tool to slowly push the IFP into the reservoir to the appropriate depth for your shock stroke.
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Clamp the body eyelet into the vise. Install the bleed screw into the IFP bleed port and tighten until the IFP begins to spin. Remove the shock from the vise and pour any excess oil that may be above the IFP into an oil pan. Wipe the inside of the IFP reservoir with a shop towel.
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Clamp the body eyelet into the vise. Push the reservoir cap into the IFP reservoir until the retaining ring groove is visible. Push the new retaining ring into the groove until it is seated. ⚠ CAUTIO N- E YE HAZARD The retention ring can eject rapidly as it is installed.
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Install the Schrader valve into the IFP reservoir cap. Schrader Valve Core Tool Install the RockShox air valve adaptor tool onto the shock pump and thread the adaptor tool into the reservoir air valve. Inflate the reservoir to 200 psi. Remove the adaptor tool and pump from the reservoir.
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Clean the shock. Install the coil spring and spring retainer. Adjust the spring preload adjuster until the coil spring contacts the spring retainer. Ensure that there is no vertical play between the coil spring and the retainer by holding the spring and trying to pull on the shock body.
M o u n t i n g H a r d w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n Some mounting hardware is easily installed using only your fingers. Press the bushing pin into the shock eyelet bushing until the pin protrudes from both sides of the eyelet an equal amount.
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Press an end spacer, large diameter side first, onto each end of the bushing pin. Reinstall the shock to your bicycle frame according to the bicycle manufacturer's instructions. This concludes the service for the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil rear shock. Mounting Hardware Installation...
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